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I had an interview today. I think it went well. The manager was easy going and easy to relate to. We both shared our experiences in our field and from what the description of the job I am looking to get hired for... It sounds -exactly- like what I had just come from. Which is great!
I do feel a little odd though. While I did ask a few questions, he still said if I had any questions regarding the position, to give him a call. Does this mean I didn't ask enough questions? Does this mean I didn't show my enthusiasm enough?
From the interview, he sounded pretty desperate to hire someone. As it stands right now, there is only one other cook besides himself. So that means the two cooks work every day.
Oh, and the job itself? Its 45 min away and is paying $5 less than I was hoping for. He said he would do what he could to try and get me closer to the rate I was hoping for. I do have a good amount of experience and am certified. I feel that I am worth what I am asking for. I work extremely hard and give the very best effort I can, often going above and beyond what is expected of me.
*shrug* I kind of feel a little greedy for asking for so much, but if he can meet me in the middle, I think I will take it. At least until something closer to home comes along. Now, just have to wait until the end of the week to find out... lol
Good luck. And I think that was just the standard "close the interview" response. I have told any number of candidates to call if they have any questions. Granted, they never do, LOL. But it is a polite way to end an interview and feels a little better to me than.."ok, thanks, bye". If a candidate did call with a question, it wouldn't be an issue.
Good luck. And I think that was just the standard "close the interview" response. I have told any number of candidates to call if they have any questions. Granted, they never do, LOL. But it is a polite way to end an interview and feels a little better to me than.."ok, thanks, bye". If a candidate did call with a question, it wouldn't be an issue.
Ah thats good to hear. I was worried because the other interviews I've had, they said the same thing and I never called them back. I was wondering if thats why I hadn't got the job offer. lol
I do have a good amount of experience and am certified. I feel that I am worth what I am asking for. I work extremely hard and give the very best effort I can, often going above and beyond what is expected of me.
*shrug* I kind of feel a little greedy for asking for so much,
1) If you truly believe you're experience and skill are worth what you asked for then certainly don't feel -- and I don't know why you would feel -- greedy for "asking for so much." You're NOT asking for so "much," you're asking what you think you're worth.
If they can't meet that amount, and you need the job, then take what they can give you. (He did say he'd say what he could do money-wise.)
Personally, I ask for what I want and don't feel bad about it. I used to be hesitant and shy about asking for benefits, raises, etc. But then I see others who have no qualms at all about:
-- applying for jobs they're not even qualified for
-- convincing employers to hire them
-- asking for what they want ---- and getting it.
How many times have we seen some one hired..... get into the job, and they'e so ill-equipped you wonder how they even GOT the job. Obviously THEY had no issue going after what they wanted.
How many times has a co-worker asked for something -- a schedule change, day off, raise -- whatever....and you find out they got that? You inquire, "how you get that"...and they say "I just asked."
Others have no hesitation about asking for what they want...I don't....and you shouldn't either.
If you don't ask.....you don't get.
Good luck on the job prospect....and keep looking for something closer, if that what you really need.
And just because you may be taking a job now that's less than what you asked for .....in future interviews still aske for that higher amount, since you honestly believe you're worth that amount. Try to get more at the closer job -- but remember even a salary match could end up being a raise because of lower commute costs. And you just might get that higher amount You never know.
Ah thats good to hear. I was worried because the other interviews I've had, they said the same thing and I never called them back. I was wondering if thats why I hadn't got the job offer. lol
Thanks for the luck! *fingers crossed*
It is also, as I have started thinking about it (never really had before, LOL) it is a good way to close the interview and politely let the candidate know they can leave, LOL. I mean, I guess I could say "done with you now, out" but that seems mean. So, saying "If you have any questions, feel free to call" keeps it friendly but is a little like the last call in a bar...it is a nice way of saying, "all done, now is when you leave".
1) If you truly believe you're experience and skill are worth what you asked for then certainly don't feel -- and I don't know why you would feel -- greedy for "asking for so much." You're NOT asking for so "much," you're asking what you think you're worth.
If they can't meet that amount, and you need the job, then take what they can give you. (He did say he'd say what he could do money-wise.)
Personally, I ask for what I want and don't feel bad about it. I used to be hesitant and shy about asking for benefits, raises, etc. But then I see others who have no qualms at all about:
-- applying for jobs they're not even qualified for
-- convincing employers to hire them
-- asking for what they want ---- and getting it.
How many times have we seen some one hired..... get into the job, and they'e so ill-equipped you wonder how they even GOT the job. Obviously THEY had no issue going after what they wanted.
How many times has a co-worker asked for something -- a schedule change, day off, raise -- whatever....and you find out they got that? You inquire, "how you get that"...and they say "I just asked."
Others have no hesitation about asking for what they want...I don't....and you shouldn't either.
If you don't ask.....you don't get.
Good luck on the job prospect....and keep looking for something closer, if that what you really need.
And just because you may be taking a job now that's less than what you asked for .....in future interviews still aske for that higher amount, since you honestly believe you're worth that amount. Try to get more at the closer job -- but remember even a salary match could end up being a raise because of lower commute costs. And you just might get that higher amount You never know.
I fully understand that I am asking for what I am worth. Honestly, I feel that I am worth more, but I figured I couldn't be too picky.
When I asked for the extra $5, the man laughed but still said he would see what he could do.
When I said what I had asked for to my friend, she had said that that was too much of a jump.
I just worry that because I asked for so much I won't get it. THat would really stink.
It is also, as I have started thinking about it (never really had before, LOL) it is a good way to close the interview and politely let the candidate know they can leave, LOL. I mean, I guess I could say "done with you now, out" but that seems mean. So, saying "If you have any questions, feel free to call" keeps it friendly but is a little like the last call in a bar...it is a nice way of saying, "all done, now is when you leave".
lol that made me chuckle. Now that it's been put that way, I don't feel so on edge.
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You never know.
So, saying "If you have any questions, feel free to call" keeps it friendly but is a little like the last call in a bar...it is a nice way of saying, "all done, now is when you leave". 
